It's been a little while since I have visited with you...and in that time I have been pretty busy.
I pretty much took the month of May to enjoy a little Rest and Relaxation. Time to get caught up with life, the dogs and the garden. It was nice, but now it's time to get back to work right?
Have I told you how addicting fabric can be? It's almost as bad if not worse than fiber. So many pretty colors, so many pretty patterns!
I have been busy making bags again. I tweaked a few things to make the bags easier to open and close. Removing the toggle clasp and adding a double drawstring and using a lighter weight stabilizer has made a nice difference. The bags are still sturdy enough to stay open while you are working on your project, but soft enough completely close easily.
With that finished, I am going to tackle a larger sized project bag.....hmmm....have I mentioned how much I love fabric?
I've also added a new sock yarn. It's a merino/bamboo/nylon blend that I am very happy with! I used to carry a yarn called Bambino which was soft and lovely but without the added nylon unfortunately it just did not stand up to the abuse that socks can take so I discontinued it.
The new yarn is called Pandora and so far I am loving it. I am using it for Anne's Hayrick pattern and while the yarn is very soft it has enough body to give nice stitch definition.
One sock finished and 1/2 way thru the second one. I think this might be an all time speed record for me!
Ok.....back to work. Have a GREAT weekend!
Now THIS is eye candy! :-)
Posted by: Kym | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 01:39 PM
Kim- Those are lovely, I have a fabric fixation as well.
Posted by: Lorraine | Monday, June 14, 2010 at 09:49 AM
Everything is so beautiful...love all the color. Your new bags are just adorable...your new yarn sounds so soft! :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Monday, June 14, 2010 at 08:35 AM
your bags are wonderful! What a fantastic way to use your fabrics -which, I must add, are dynamic! You always give me inspiration, thank you!
Posted by: jody | Monday, June 14, 2010 at 06:17 AM
Love those little bags! You have an eye for color and it shows in how you put the fabrics together and the colors you come up with for your yarns.
Posted by: Wool Winder | Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 08:40 AM
Pandora sounds wonderful. Love the colors!
Posted by: Geri | Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 08:22 AM
Fun stuff! I like seeing what you've been doing/thinking behind the scenes.
Posted by: Laurie | Friday, June 11, 2010 at 09:15 PM
Oh, I love the bags. Maybe time for another one.
Posted by: Suzanne | Friday, June 11, 2010 at 06:57 PM
Wonderful all of it!
Posted by: Manise | Friday, June 11, 2010 at 05:42 PM
Those bags are great! I'll have to try the yarn, too. :) I'm looking forward to Sunday.
Posted by: jaci | Friday, June 11, 2010 at 05:03 PM
Your bags are adorable! I really need one for myself :) The yarn is beautiful too. I'd love visit your shop at some point.
Have a great weekend :)
Posted by: Deb | Friday, June 11, 2010 at 03:11 PM
Your new sock yarn really shows off your brilliant colors! Lovely bags, too.
Posted by: Carole | Friday, June 11, 2010 at 02:24 PM
I love my project bags, but because I like to use 8-inch dpns, they're just a bit too small. Glad to hear that you're making a larger size.
Posted by: Elizabeth D | Friday, June 11, 2010 at 02:17 PM
Ooo, a post! You have been a busy bee. The changes you made to the bag are inspired and I can't wait to get my hands on your new yarn!
Posted by: margene | Friday, June 11, 2010 at 02:03 PM